Jurgen Klopp accepts Liverpool defeat but criticises referee over Sadio Mane call

The Liverpool manager felt Mane was denied a free-kick and judged as a ‘diver’ by official Felix Brych in the Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp did not hide his frustration after Liverpool’s defeat (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits his side got what they deserved in a 3-1 quarter-final first leg defeat to Real Madrid which leaves their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

However, he took a bizarre swipe at referee Felix Brych for having what he claimed was a personal issue with Sadio Mane after the German official ruled the Senegal international had not been fouled by Lucas Vazquez on the edge of the penalty area as he ran through on goal.